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Air-raid warnings were issued in 18 Russian regions overnight, including areas around 2,000 km from Ukraine.

Araghchi's remarks came as the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering, with two countries trading fire over the vital waterway.
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a Russian agent who was coordinating airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia.

According to Anatol Lieven, more significant is the news that the US is reducing arms supplies to Europe and Ukraine

A fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, Hunan province on Monday has killed 21 people and injured 61 others, state media said. The explosion occurred at around 4.40 pm in a workshop at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in the county-level city famous for its firework production, under the provincial capital Changsha. President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts to search for people who are still unaccounted for and save the injured. Online footage circulating on...

Saudi Arabia called on Tuesday to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East after Iran and the United States traded fire, rattling a fragile ceasefire. The United Security Council is set to hold a closed-door meeting on Lebanon later in the day. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Nikolay Korchunov recalled that not so long ago, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic "for no reason at all suggested that US President Donald Trump pay attention to the Norwegian archipelago instead of Greenland"
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An ex-Chinese soldier has told how he escaped a Myanmar scam hub after scaling a wall, applying cow dung to mask his scent and subduing an armed guard. Yang Lei, from northeastern China, shared the thrilling story of his escape after he arrived safely back in China. Yang said he led a tour group of 10 people to Thailand, near the Thai-Myanmar border, in mid-March. The local tour guide he hired did not have a legal residence permit and tried to bypass border control, leading the group to bump...

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Energy prices surge, stocks and gold fall amid escalation Oil prices surged by about 5% after reported attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude futures rose 4.98%, while US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 3.05%, reflecting heightened concerns over global energy flows linked to tensions involving Iran. At the same time, spot gold fell 1.88% and silver dropped 3.05%, while US stock indices declined, pointing to broader market volatility

Qatar condemns Iran attack on UAE, pledges support The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemned Iranian attacks on civilian sites in the United Arab Emirates during a phone call with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Qatari Amiri Diwan reported the emir expressed solidarity and support for the UAE in steps taken to preserve its security. The Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said, “We affirm our full solidarity with the UAE and support for all measures it takes to

Earlier, Donald Trump admitted that the US military behaved like pirates when seizing tankers with Iranian oil

US deploys jets, helicopters to support escort operation US Central Command said “Project Freedom”, announced by Donald Trump, is supported by more than 100 aircraft and about 15,000 personnel, as the United States began escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom added, “U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is one of two aircraft carriers enforcing the blockade on Iranian ports while also supporting Project Freedom.” The command said,

Donald Trump noted that "NATO wasn’t there," when the United States launched the war against Iran

The US leader also stressed that Kiev continues to wage hostilities due to the supply of American weapons through NATO countries
‘Project Freedom’ risks escalation but was necessary, ex-US official says Former US assistant secretary of state Mark Kimmitt said “Project Freedom”, the plan by the United States to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, carries risks of escalation but was necessary. Speaking to Al Jazeera, he said: “If we had not done Project Freedom, we would be in a kind of stasis right now where we would not have any increase in tension of any kind. But in this case, the United States has taken th
Hezbollah says it hit Israeli Merkava tank in south Lebanon Hezbollah said it targeted an Israeli Merkava tank in Biyyada in southern Lebanon with a guided missile on Monday night, claiming a confirmed hit and reporting that the tank was seen burning. In a statement on Telegram, the group said the attack was carried out at 11:45 pm local time, “in defence of Lebanon and its people, and in response to Israeli enemy violations of the ceasefire and attacks on villages in southern Lebanon.”

Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country's Health Ministry reports.
Turkey and Qatar discuss US-Iran talks in phone call Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan spoke with his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, to discuss developments in the Middle East, according to Anadolu Agency. Diplomatic sources said the two reviewed the regional situation during the phone call. The discussion also covered ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, as regional actors continue efforts to support diplomacy and de-escalation.
Iran warns US of ‘crushing’ response over Hormuz Yadollah Javani, deputy political officer of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, warned that any attempt by the United States to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz would be met with a “decisive and crushing response”. Speaking to ISNA, he said: “Trump’s problem today is the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. He knocked on every door during the 40-day war and afterwards, but to no avail.” Javani added: “This means that America is no longer a

US forces opened a passage through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after sinking Iranian boats and escorting merchant ships, as fresh attacks struck vessels and facilities in the United Arab Emirates. The escalation has raised fears over global energy supplies and risks derailing a fragile regional ceasefire.
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A Colombian girl celebrating her 10th birthday was among three people crushed to death at a monster truck display when a vehicle veered out of control and ploughed into spectators, authorities said on Monday. Hellen Velarde was attending Sunday’s exhibition in the southwestern city of Popayan as a birthday gift when she was crushed by the truck in an incident that caused widespread anger. A second girl and a young woman were also killed, local media reported. Images circulating on social media..

French President Emmanuel Macron said Armenia has chosen a path “towards Europe” during a visit to Yerevan on Monday, highlighting the country’s gradual shift away from Russia’s influence. The remarks came as European leaders gathered in Armenia for regional summits focused on security and cooperation with the EU.

Meanwhile shipping company Maersk said one of its US-flagged commercial vessels had successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.

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IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called for maximum restraint to avoid safety risks
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis. As talks are making progress with Pakistan's gracious effort, the U.S. should be wary of being dragged back into quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE. Project Freedom is Project Deadlock.

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk and U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters were used to sink six Iranian small attack boats which were threatening commercial shipping. Adm. Brad Cooper, head of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), said to media that U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk and U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters were used on May 4, […]

As the Middle East conflict spreads uncertainty among farmers around the world, Chinese farmers are carrying out their spring ploughing as usual and appear largely untroubled. “The supply of chemical fertilisers for spring ploughing is ample,” an official with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said at a news conference last month, adding that domestic fertiliser prices were “far lower than international prices” and spring sowing was proceeding as normal. While policymakers around the
IMF warns prolonged Israeli-US war could worsen global growth outlook The International Monetary Fund says its earlier projections for the economic impact of the war involving Iran no longer hold, as risks to global growth and prices increase. Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said previous expectations of a limited slowdown and modest price rises have been overtaken by developments. She warned that a prolonged conflict could have far more serious consequences. “If the war continues

In global discourse, a script has been handed to us: the United States and China are locked in a “tech race”. But this is really a misnomer. True competition requires a level playing field. When one runner trips the other to ensure victory, it’s not a competition; it’s cheating. So, when Washington deploys an arsenal of sanctions, export controls and diplomatic strong-arming to hamstring China’s technological ascent, it is not competing. It is an act of suppression. This reflects a deliberate...

Nikolay Korchunov emphasized that NATO countries have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to restrict the freedom of commercial navigation by their illegal actions in violation of fundamental norms of international law

NATO gives way to CALM as Europe scrambles to rearm.

The energy crisis caused by the Iran war has been a wake-up call and prompted governments to try and speed up a shift to electric cars. Could solar cars be next? Although they have been around for decades, solar-powered vehicles have largely remained experimental due to technical challenges. Yuka Royer speaks with Steve Fambro, CO-CEO of Aptera Motors, a US startup that is preparing to start delivering their solar cars to customers as early as this year.

US military says it is encouraging ships to pass through Hormuz Strait, but Iran says it is in full control of waterway.